Notices to Mariners

2014-07 Inisheer Lighthouse, reduction in range of navigational light

07 - 2014

Issue Date: 11 March 2014

Aid: Inisheer Lighthouse

Area: West Coast

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 20 May 2014, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a newLED light will be installed. This will necessitate the provision of a temporary light of reduced range for a period of approximately one week from the evening of 13 May 2014.

Existing Light

Temporary Light

New Light

Position

53°02.79' N

53°02.79' N

53°02.79' N

09°31.61' W

09°31.61' W

09°31.61' W

Character

ISO WR 12s

ISO WR 12s

ISO WR 12s

Visible:

Visible:

Visible:

W (beyond 7M)

W (beyond 7M)

W (beyond 7M)

225o – 231o

225o – 231o

225o – 231o

W 231o – 245o

W 231o – 245o

W 231o – 245o

R 245o – 269o

R 245o – 269o

R 245o – 269o

W 269o – 115o

W 269o – 115o

W 269o – 115o

Range

W20 Nautical Miles

W10 Nautical Miles

W18 Nautical Miles

R 16 Nautical Miles

R 8 Nautical Miles

R 11 Nautical Miles

Daymark

White Tower

White Tower

White Tower

with black band

with black band

with black band

Height 34m above water 34m above water 34m above water

All other details remain unchanged.

Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.